principally
Americanadverb
adverb
Related Words
See especially.
Etymology
Origin of principally
Example Sentences
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Our interactive graphic shows where the £1,000 a month rental zone has extended, principally from London.
From BBC
In his judgment, Carter nullified the leases on the grounds that they do not principally benefit veterans as required by law.
From Los Angeles Times
It means death through overwork, and refers principally to strokes and heart attacks suffered by people working very long hours.
From BBC
Nonetheless, U.S. growers — principally in California — are trying to ramp up production.
From MarketWatch
The investigation by the Metropolitan Police will focus principally, we expect, on allegations from more than a decade and a half ago.
From BBC
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